A key staffing addition has accelerated infrastructure developments at the Authority’s two solid waste management facilities. “One of the gaps in the Authority’s staff structure was the absence of an Engineer with the expertise required to oversee proper landfill management,” explained General Manager Raynold Arthurton. “The newly appointed Civil Engineer, Dr. Kevin Charles is now leading the rehabilitation of the landfill, including the reestablishment of the leachate collection and treatment system, the organized development of tipping face cells and the implementation of best practices such as waste covering and proper compaction.” The rehabilitation project tackles key operational shortcomings at the Deglos facility, extending its projected lifespan through targeted improvements. Building on these efforts, the Authority is also conducting feasibility studies to identify a suitable site for a second landfill in the south of the island. This initiative, which is being funded through the UBEC Project, aims to eliminate the costly practice NSG Group of Companies NSG Exports Limited (UK), NSG West Indies Ltd., & NSG Management and Technical Services Ltd. Tel (BGI): +1 246 537 8181 | (UK): +44 (0) 20 8840 2323 www.nsgwestindies.com | sales@nsgexports.com Over 50 years Serving the Caribbean Specialists in Equipment Supply, Waste Management Solutions, and Project Support Across the Region SLSWMA staff Participating in Consultations for the Revision of the Waste Management Act. 5 BUSINESS VIEW CARIBBEAN VOLUME 12, ISSUE 08 SAINT LUCIA SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY
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